Week 59: 581-590

 581:  Are you an introvert or extrovert?

Yes.  Both.  It depends on the situation and how comfortable I feel.

582:  Do you have in-laws and do you get along with them?

For the most part.

583:  Do you act different around a certain person and if so, who?

I guard my tongue when around people who don't share my political views.

584: What does your typical breakfast look like?

Home:  2 cups of coffee; bagal or cereal if I'm in the mood.

Away:  Scrambled eggs, toast or bagal; waffle; 2 cups coffee

585: Have you ever tried to change anybody?

Other than my kids' diapers, no.

586: How old do you feel?

Anywhere from 25-80, depending on health.

587: If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be?

Toss up between a zipper or needle and thread through my arm scar.

588: Do you have any family secrets?

Again, come back in 10 years and see if I'm ready to tell.

589: What is your favorite work out activity?

Walking; aerobics.  Specifically, Sweatin' to the Oldies.

590:  Who do you seek most for advice?

Personal:  Mom or Erica

Professional:  BKM or any author friends

Week 58: 571-580

 571:  What is your favorite smell/scent?

Vanilla; cucumber melon, cinnamon

572: What is your favorite popcorn topping?

Butter or caramel

573: Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull, or would you?

No, but ONLY at the LOWEST possible setting!

574: Have you ever been in a submarine?

Does the one in Chicago at the Science and Industry Museum count? Or the 27,000 Leagues Under The Sea ride at Disney?  LOL...

575: How do you march to the beat of your own drum?

Kind of badly......I've done this since I can remember.  I wanted to fit in, but just couldn't.

576:  Which song do you hate the most?

Wet P---sy.  Darling Nikki.

577:  Where do you lack discipline in your life?

Regular writing schedule; dieting.

578:  What is one thing you do you consider practical?

Pay my bills every payday, go to work.

579:  If you were in charge, what 3 items would always be in the vending machine?

PB Twix; Check Mix; Snickers or 3 Musketeers

580: Do you trust people who don't look you in the eye?

Depends on the person's personality.

Week 57: 561-570

 561: Describe war in your opinion:

Sometimes a necessary evil.

562: How good is your willpower? What do you typically use it for?

50/50:  Giving up Lent items

563: What's the most despicable thing about politics?

Mud-slinging; the lies

564: How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Tennis shoes:  2 pair

Boots:  1 pair

Sandals:  3 pair

Dress shoes:  1 pair

Crocs:  2 pair

Slippers:  1 pair

Total:  10 pairs

565:  Have you ever walked out of a movie?

Yes. We didn't realize April Fools Day was a slasher movie.  And if I driven, I'd have probably walked out of of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Midnight Run.

566: What makes you vulnerable?

I'm sensitive; I've also got allergies.  I also put myself out there via FB and my books for public opinion.

567: A secret you've been wanting to share:

Come back in 10 years and see if I'm ready yet.

568:  What is something you've gotten a 2nd opinion on?

Health.  10 years ago, it was my thyroid; this past year it was my leg wounds.

569:  If you could collaborate on a rap with a rapper, who would it be?

Will Smith???

570:  What is the cleverest way you've asked for someone's number?

"Give me your number so I can send that picture to you"?????

Week 56: 551-560

551:  Compare your writing style to any published author:

I've been compared to Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts:)

552: Will you still celebrate your birthday the older you get?

Abso-freaking-lutely!

553: What do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Technology

554: Where is your favorite place to meditate?

Either on the beach or in Estes Park

555: What do you think is the biggest violation of privacy?

Publishing naked photos without consent, or publishing private conversations without consent.  Eavesdropping.

556: What crime would you like to investigate?

None

557: When you were a kid, did you ever ask Santa for anything?

Not really; too shy.

558:  Have you ever been kicked out of anything?

Does class count?  I had to study in the hall once....don't really remember why....

559: Who was your first crush?

3rd grade, Billy Harding.  But when I went on to 4th and he was held back, that was the end of it. My next one was Dwight Lindman, 9th grade:)

Movie-star, Harrison Ford.  

560: Could you ever be a mortician if it paid very well?

No; there was an episode of either Twilight Zone or Outer Limits which scared the bejesus out of me!

Week 55: 541-550

541:  What is one thing your friends or family never let you live down?

Hubby holds ALL my mistakes from 1991-2011 against me. I get it; I messed up.  Build a bridge and get OVER it already!

542:  What word or phrase do you say too much?

"Hello, did you find everything all right?"

"Are you a rewards member?"

"Take our survey"

543:  How did your parents meet?

Mom worked at Kreskie's lunch counter; Dad was a regular. 

Dad worked at Dairy Queen; Grandma discovered he made the best chocolate floats and took Mom to meet him.  Mom saw him and recognized him as her regular!

544:  What was something that happened to you as a kid which still scares you today?

1st ride on a rollar coaster; being forced to ride the log flume.

545:  If you had to attend a military boot camp, rename it based on your current fitness level:

Camp Couch Potato

546:  What is the quickest way to your heart?

Do or say something that shows me you 'get' me.

547:  Have you ever been scuba diving?

No.

548:  If you had to be handcuffed to someone for 24 hours, who would  it be?

Chris Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Joe Perry, Lou Graham, or the 'one who got away'.

549:  Give your funniest answer to 'why did the chicken cross the road'

No clue

550: What have you read online recently that inspired you?

Common sense reactions to the violence in MN.....if a person treats law enforcement with respect, then you won't be treated like a criminal!

Week 54: 531-540

531:  Worst leader in history, in your opinion?

There's a bunch of them right now; Biden and Obama; Tim Waltz; Gavin Newsom; the new govorner of Virginia.  AOC and her 'squad' need to be voted out ASAP!

532:  What is your biggest debt right now?

Other than the mortgage ($20K) and my consolidated bill pay ($15K paid off by Jan 2028), hands down it's medical bills.

533:  Would you ever consider living in Iceland?

HELL NO!  I want to go someplace WARM!

534:  What eats up most of your time that you'd like to change?

Working, ha ha!

535:  What do you feel connected to?

Music

536:  How blunt are you and what's the boldest thing you've ever told someone?

Not very blunt; I try to be tactful. Although, push me too far when I've been drinking or had major surgery and I'll tell you EXACTLY how I feel!  Did this with a coworker after my gall bladder was evicted; I told her in no uncertain terms what to do with her situation and she quit whining to me every day, ha ha!

537:  What thing you've made are you most proud of?

My kids.....and my written 'babies'.

538:  Do you like your significant other's friends?

Yes

539:  Have you ever felt like a hamster in a wheel. never getting anywhere?

Back when I was trying to stay ahead of bank overdrafts....bleh.

540:  Do you have a chip on your shoulder about anything?

I honestly don't think so....I'm a fairly hunble person.

Week 53: 521-530

521:  What do you think is the biggest sign of weakness in a person?

Cowardice

522:  What potential talents do you think you might have if you worked at it?

I'd be a better musician....piano or percussion.

If I'd actually studied more in HS or college, I'd have pulled more As.  I was content with my B average.

523:  How could you expand on your creative abilities?

Maybe get my songs recorded?  Only have the two; Heart Song and Find Your Dream

524:  Have you ever owned a goldfish?

Yes, Won it at the fair.  Lasted a week.

Then in college, had one named Flash.  We managed to keep it and Dance alive for a couple of years.

525:  Have you ever tried online dating?

No; was married before it became a 'thing'.

526:  If your life were a commercial, what would your jingle say?

No clue.

527:  What do you love to do for 'me' time?

Karaoke; watch TV; read; write

528:  What's the worst career for you?

Teaching; military.

529:  Do you do your utmost for the environment?

I do a little; recycle and take it easy in the summer.

530: Do you curse? Which one do you use most?

Unfortunately; sh*t, or damn.  I try to avoid the F word.